Krasnoyarsk to Host Summit on Sustainable Urban Development

Krasnoyarsk's "Bobrovy Log" ski resort will be the venue for a major sustainability summit, "Siberian Perspective," scheduled for September 13-14. Organized by Norilsk Nickel, the event will bring together government officials, business leaders, scientists, and the public to discuss pressing urban environmental issues and explore effective solutions.

The summit will focus on greening urban environments in Russia's industrial cities. Participants will delve into strategies for improving urban quality of life, reducing environmental impact, and creating more comfortable living spaces.

A key goal of the summit is to establish a platform for dialogue and experience sharing. Business leaders, government officials, academics, and community representatives will share their insights and collaboratively develop strategies for sustainable urban development.

The forum will include a panel discussion titled "Urban Ecology: Approaches to Urban Environment Management," featuring government officials and regional representatives who will discuss the social and environmental challenges facing cities today, the role of master plans in strategic urban development, and the impact of environmental factors on a city's attractiveness to residents. Additionally, a session titled "Business and Urban Ecology: Case Studies and Strategies" will bring together business leaders to share their experiences on the role of businesses in improving and managing urban ecology, as well as integrating environmental considerations into corporate HR strategies.

Furthermore, experts in ecology, urban planning, and social processes will examine environmental policies from various perspectives and address key questions such as:

• A unified ecological space: its components and the possibility of a common policy for its formation.
• The environmental situation in industrial cities: factors and dynamics of change.
• Urban planning: integrating environmental goals into design and master plans.
• Industrial contribution: integrating sustainable development values into investment policies.
• Urban environmental conflicts: identifying risks and compromise policies.

Beyond the business program, summit attendees can enjoy the beauty of Krasnoyarsk and engage in outdoor activities at the "Bobrovy Log" ski resort. This year-round resort offers a variety of attractions, from skiing to riding the longest mountain railway in Europe.